1998 • BMW
M5
BMW M5 4.9 (400 Hp) 1998Overall Score86.5/100
1998 BMW M5 vs 1998 Spectre R42 Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1998 • Spectre
R42
Spectre R42 4.6 i V8 32V (355 Hp) 1998Overall Score87.5/100
WINNER
Spectre R42
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 1 points.
86.5–87.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
BMW M5SpecificationSpectre R42
BMWMakeSpectre
M5ModelR42
1998Model year1998
SedanBody typeCoupe
5Seats2
4Doors2
Performance
BMW M5SpecificationSpectre R42
5,3 s0–100 km/h4,6 s
250 km/hTop speed282 km/h
4941 ccEngine displacement4601 cc
400 HPPower355 HP
500 NmTorque454 Nm
8Cylinders8
Fuel & Consumption
BMW M5SpecificationSpectre R42
PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank68 lt
21,1 ltUrban consumption25 lt
9,8 ltExtra-urban consumption13 lt
13,9 ltAverage consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
BMW M5SpecificationSpectre R42
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainRear-wheel drive
6Gears5
245/40 R18; 275/35 R18Tyre size235/45 ZR17; 335/35 ZR17
YesABSYes
Dimensions
BMW M5SpecificationSpectre R42
4784 mmLength4190 mm
1800 mmWidth1860 mm
1437 mmHeight1090 mm
1795 KgWeight1250 Kg
2830 mmWheelbase2410 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1998 BMW M5 and 1998 Spectre R42 approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Spectre R42 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 1 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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